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      The Worldwide Metal Cleaning Chemicals Industry is Expected to Reach $18.2 Billion by 2027: Increasing Demand for Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaning Chemicals Drives Growth

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      DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market by Cleaner Type (Aqueous, Solvent), Metal Type (Steel, Aluminum, Copper), Ingredient (Surfactants, Chelating Agent, Solvent), End-use Industry (Manufacturing, Automotive & Aerospace, Healthcare), & Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

      The global metal cleaning chemicals market will grow to USD 18.2 Billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.1% from USD 14.1 Billion in 2022.

      Aqueous was the largest cleaner type in terms of value, in 2021.

      Aqueous solutions dominate the metal cleaning sector because of their low VOC content and low toxicity. The major aqueous metal cleaning chemicals are builders, surfactants, sequestrants and inhibitors, emulsion cleaners and others. Surfactants are organic substances that lower the surface tension of liquids.

      They are the most important ingredients of aqueous metal cleaning chemicals. Surfactants are mainly used as detergents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers.

      There are two types of surfactants, ionic and non-ionic. Ionic surfactants can be further grouped into negatively charged anionic, positively charged cationic, and amphoteric that carry both negative and positive functions. It is common practice to blend surfactants to achieve the desired properties. This is expected to drive the demand for aqueous based metal cleaners.

      Automotive & Aerospace was the second-largest end-use industry, in terms of value, in 2021.

      Aircraft require regular cleaning to prevent them from early wear and tear and to increase the product life. The automotive sector requires cleaning and polishing during the manufacturing and assembly stages. In this industry, regular tire cleaning, body cleaning, and window cleaning are also required.

      The aerospace sector also requires cleaning in the manufacturing and assembly stages. Metal cleaning chemicals are also required in regular cleaning of wheels and brakes, oxygen breathing systems, air conditioner components, flight and crew seats, hydraulic equipment, and flight control systems in the aerospace industry.

      Surfactants were the largest ingredient type, in terms of value, in 2021.

      Surfactants enable the cleaning solution to wet a surface more quickly, so the contaminants can be readily loosened and removed (usually with the aid of mechanical action).

      Surfactants also emulsify oily dirt and keep them dispersed and suspended, so they do not settle back on the surface. To accomplish their intended jobs effectively, many cleaning products include two or more surfactants. Increasing demand for surfactants in various end-use industries is expected to drive the market demand.

      Aluminum was the second-largest metal type, in terms of value, in 2021.

      After iron (steel), aluminum is the second-most widely used metal worldwide. Aluminum has a unique combination of properties such as low weight, high strength, superior malleability, easy machining, excellent corrosion resistance, and good thermal and electrical conductivity. It is also very easy to recycle. It is used in the manufacture of automobiles, electrical equipment, packaging materials, machinery, and building construction. Aluminum is also ideal for beer and soft drink cans and foil as it can be melted and reused or recycled.

      North America was the second-largest metal cleaning chemicals market, in terms of value, in 2021.

      North America is the second-largest market for metal cleaning chemicals. The market in the region is characterized by the increasing use of environment-friendly metal cleaning chemicals due to the adoption of stringent regulations and growing consumer awareness. Aqueous-based metal cleaners are the most-used metal cleaning chemicals in the region and have been replacing solvent-based chemicals that are environmentally unsafe due to their high VOC content.

      Key Topics Covered:

      1 Introduction

      2 Research Methodology

      3 Executive Summary

      4 Premium Insights
      4.1 Brief Overview of Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market
      4.2 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size, by Region
      4.3 Asia-Pacific: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by Cleaner Type and Country (2021)
      4.4 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size, Metal Type Vs. Region
      4.5 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market: by Major Countries

      5 Market Overview
      5.1 Introduction
      5.2 Market Dynamics
      5.2.1 Drivers
      5.2.1.1 Growing Automotive and Construction Industries to Drive Market
      5.2.1.2 Increasing Demand for Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaning Chemicals
      5.2.1.3 Need for Precision Metal Cleaning Driving Demand for Innovative Metal Cleaning Solutions
      5.2.1.4 Rising Demand for Metals from End-Use Industries
      5.2.2 Restraints
      5.2.2.1 Stringent Regulations on Metal Cleaning Chemicals
      5.2.3 Opportunities
      5.2.3.1 Green and Biobased Alternatives to Traditional Metal Cleaning Chemical Products
      5.2.3.2 Rising Concerns Toward Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance and Worker Safety
      5.2.4 Challenges
      5.2.4.1 Waste Management in Metal Manufacturing Facilities
      5.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
      5.4 Key Stakeholders & Buying Criteria
      5.4.1 Key Stakeholders in Buying Process
      5.4.2 Buying Criteria
      5.5 Macroeconomic Indicators
      5.5.1 Gdp Trends and Forecast for Major Economies

      6 Industry Trends
      6.1 Supply Chain Analysis
      6.1.1 Raw Materials
      6.1.2 Manufacturing of Metal Cleaning Chemicals
      6.1.3 Distribution Network
      6.1.4 End-Use Industries
      6.2 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market: Realistic, Pessimistic, Optimistic, and Non-COVID-19 Scenarios
      6.2.1 Non-COVID-19 Scenario
      6.2.2 Optimistic Scenario
      6.2.3 Pessimistic Scenario
      6.2.4 Realistic Scenario
      6.3 Pricing Analysis
      6.3.1 Average Selling Price of Ingredient Types, by Key Players
      6.3.2 Average Selling Price, by Region
      6.4 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
      6.4.1 Revenue Shifts & Revenue Pockets for Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market
      6.5 Connected Markets: Ecosystem
      6.6 Technology Analysis
      6.6.1 Laser Technology for Cleaning Metals
      6.6.2 Micro-Bubble Technology
      6.7 Case Study Analysis
      6.7.1 Case Study on V.H. Blackinton & Co.
      6.7.2 Case Study on Danfoss Chatleff LLC
      6.8 Trade Data Statistics
      6.8.1 Import Scenario of Surfactants
      6.8.2 Export Scenario of Surfactants
      6.9 Regulatory Landscape
      6.9.1 Regulations Related to Metal Cleaning Chemicals
      6.10 Key Conferences & Events, 2022-2023
      6.11 Patent Analysis

      7 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by Cleaner Type
      7.1 Introduction
      7.2 Aqueous Cleaners
      7.2.1 Low Voc Content and Toxicity to Drive Market for Aqueous Cleaners
      7.2.2 Builders
      7.2.3 Surfactants
      7.2.4 Sequestrants and Inhibitors
      7.2.5 Emulsion Cleaners
      7.2.6 Others
      7.3 Solvent Cleaners
      7.3.1 Environmental Regulations to Negatively Impact Demand for Solvent Cleaners
      7.3.2 Oxygenated Solvents
      7.3.2.1 Esters
      7.3.2.2 Glycol Ethers
      7.3.2.3 Alcohols
      7.3.2.4 Ketones
      7.3.3 Hydrocarbon Solvents
      7.3.4 Halogenated Solvents
      7.3.5 Other Solvents

      8 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by Ingredient Type
      8.1 Introduction
      8.2 Chelating Agents
      8.2.1 High Performance of Chelating Agents in Hard Water to Drive Market
      8.3 Surfactants
      8.3.1 Better Cleaning Properties and Demand from Various End-Use Industries to Drive Market
      8.4 Solvents
      8.4.1 High Demand in Industrial Cleaning to Drive Market
      8.5 Solubilizers
      8.5.1 Extensive Use in High-Temperature Applications to Drive Market
      8.6 Ph Regulators
      8.6.1 Rising Demand from Aqueous Cleaners to Drive Market
      8.7 Others

      9 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by Metal Type
      9.1 Introduction
      9.2 Steel
      9.2.1 Recyclability of Steel to Support Market Growth
      9.3 Aluminum
      9.3.1 Unique Properties of Aluminum to Drive Demand
      9.4 Copper
      9.4.1 Increasing Demand for Copper to Drive Market
      9.5 Others

      10 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by End-Use Industry
      10.1 Introduction
      10.2 Manufacturing
      10.2.1 Demand for High-Performance Metal Cleaning Chemicals to Boost Market
      10.3 Automotive & Aerospace
      10.3.1 Need for Regular Cleaning to Propel Demand
      10.4 Healthcare
      10.4.1 Increased Healthcare Expenditure to Create Favorable Conditions for Market Growth
      10.5 Others

      11 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market, by Region

      12 Competitive Landscape
      12.1 Introduction
      12.2 Strategies Adopted by Key Players
      12.2.1 Overview of Strategies Adopted by Key Manufacturers
      12.3 Market Share Analysis
      12.3.1 Ranking of Key Market Players, 2021
      12.3.2 Market Share of Key Players
      12.3.2.1 Basf Se
      12.3.2.2 Dow Inc.
      12.3.2.3 Evonik Industries Ag
      12.3.2.4 Eastman Chemical Company
      12.3.2.5 Stepan Company
      12.3.3 Revenue Analysis of Top Five Players
      12.4 Company Product Footprint Analysis
      12.5 Company Evaluation Quadrant (Tier 1)
      12.5.1 Stars
      12.5.2 Emerging Leaders
      12.5.3 Participants
      12.5.4 Pervasive Players
      12.6 Competitive Benchmarking
      12.7 Start-Up/SME Evaluation Quadrant
      12.7.1 Progressive Companies
      12.7.2 Responsive Companies
      12.7.3 Starting Blocks
      12.7.4 Dynamic Companies
      12.8 Competitive Scenarios
      12.8.1 Deals
      12.8.2 Product Launches
      12.8.3 Other Developments

      13 Company Profiles
      13.1 Major Players
      13.1.1 BASF Se
      13.1.2 Evonik Industries Ag
      13.1.3 Clariant Ag
      13.1.4 Stepan Company
      13.1.5 Eastman Chemical Company
      13.1.6 The Chemours Company
      13.1.7 Dow Inc.
      13.1.8 Quaker Chemical Corporation
      13.1.9 Nouryon
      13.1.10 Solvay
      13.2 Other Key Market Players
      13.2.1 Kyzen Corporation
      13.2.2 Spartan Chemical Company Inc
      13.2.3 Chautauqua Chemicals Company Inc.
      13.2.4 Hubbard-Hall
      13.2.5 Zavenir Daubert
      13.2.6 Enviro Tech Inc.
      13.2.7 Surtec
      13.2.8 Dst-Chemicals
      13.2.9 Nugeneration Technologies
      13.2.10 Crest Chemicals Inc.
      13.2.11 Zet-Chemie GmbH
      13.2.12 Lincoln Chemical
      13.2.13 Apex Industrial Chemicals Limited
      13.2.14 Enviroserve Chemicals Inc.
      13.2.15 Aceros Metal Treatment

      14 Adjacent & Related Markets

      15 Appendix

      For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/fr0vjc


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